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YS08 GZD

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,790 mi
Last recorded59,790 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GZD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 59,790 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexie worn

Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexie worn

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi worn

Fail 6 Mar 2025 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi worn

Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 58,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,445 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield around fuel tank corroded on 2 fixings

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 2000 MILES LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 42,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 40,511 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,078 miles

aprox 3000 miles left on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,983 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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YS08 GZD is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS08 GZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS08 GZD registered?

YS08 GZD is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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